My journey into Product Design and how you can get started too!

One of the most common questions I get these days is around how to get started in UX Design -- so I made this video! I also created a resources page on my website that includes links to books, YouTube channels, podcast, university programs and beyond to help newcomers find a place to get started. Enjoy! https://www.alexaleighh.com/resources Should you try a UX Bootcamp? https://youtu.be/zPxytDlYVX0 ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ FAQ ✨ Name: Alexa Where I’m from: Wisconsin → San Francisco → San Diego About: I’m a designer! I live, breath, and value design. My background is in Graphic Design and digital Product Design and I’ve worked at a number of tech startups as a Product Designer as well as for larger industry leading tech companies such as Yelp and Zendesk. I’m currently a Senior Product Designer at Zendesk on the growth and monetization team. Myers-briggs: ENFJ Education: BFA, Graphic Design Access my favorite free and low-cost resources on getting started in design: https://www.helloimalexa.com/design-resources Alexa’s digital guide to help get you started in Product Design: https://www.helloimalexa.com/store/p/a-guide-for-getting-started-with-a-career-in-product-design ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ SOCIALS ☀️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_imalexa Twitter: https://twitter.com/hello_imalexa Website: https://www.helloimalexa.com Newsletter: https://helloimalexa.ck.page/50b06b7246 Book 1:1 time with me! Career conversations, portfolio reviews, etc http://superpeer.com/hello_imalexa ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ REMOTE DESIGN JOBS 👩‍💻 Looking for your next job? Check out my job board for a curated list of the best remote focused roles in Product Design, UX Research, Content Design, and Design Ops https://helloimalexa.pallet.xyz/ ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ MY GEAR 📷 Camera: Canon EOS 70D Teleprompter: Parrot Teleprompter 2 Lights: GoDox and NiceFoto Microphone: Rode VideoMic Pro+ Editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro Shop my tech gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/helloimalexa ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ PARTNERSHIPS🔥 Let me know if you have any questions about the programs below: $1,000 off of Springboard’s UI/UX Design Career Track Use my code at checkout: HelloAlexaSB1000 Quick link to UI/UX course: https://bit.ly/3AQfGwM $1,000 off UX Design Career Track Use my code at checkout: HelloAlexaSB1000 Quick Link to UX course: https://bit.ly/3s2PZoE - Designlab teaches in-demand UX/UI design skills in an async format with a focus on 1-on-1 mentorship and hands-on projects. If you already have experience in visual design, apply to UX Academy: https://designlab.pxf.io/Or4DKK Otherwise, try their foundational course. Get $100 off when you enroll in UX Academy Foundations: https://designlab.pxf.io/c/2321116/1776008/20334 • Design 101: https://designlab.pxf.io/LX4Lm3 • UI Design: https://designlab.pxf.io/xkQK53 • UX Research & Strategy: https://designlab.pxf.io/xkQd0O • UX: Interaction Design: https://designlab.pxf.io/9gOobQ • Data-Driven Design | $100 discount: https://designlab.pxf.io/c/2321116/1778673/20334 ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ CONTACT 💌 Serious business inquiries only: hi@helloimalexa.com Disclaimer: Some links included in this page are affiliate links. That said, I only recommend products or services which I know, trust, and think are valuable for the community. If you purchase a product or service with one of these links, I may receive a small commission on this sale but this is at no additional cost to you. The earnings support me and my work so I can continue to provide you with great content and resources.